A leading opportunity is open for a Medical Content QA role at Cognizant, designed for experienced professionals in medical writing, scientific content quality assurance, and MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review. This Medical Content QA job in Cognizant Chennai is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in pharmaceutical content validation, regulatory compliance, and scientific documentation standards.
The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, audit-ready medical and scientific content across multiple formats such as manuscripts, slide decks, digital assets, and medical education materials.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Medical & Scientific Content QA Analyst
- Experience Required: 6โ8 Years
- Location: Chennai / Pan India
- Department: Medical Affairs / Content Operations
- Industry: IT Services & Healthcare Content
Key Responsibilities
As part of this Medical Content QA Cognizant role, you will be responsible for:
- Performing end-to-end QA/QC of medical and scientific content
- Reviewing slide decks, manuscripts, publications, abstracts, and digital content
- Ensuring scientific accuracy, grammar, consistency, and compliance
- Validating references using styles such as AMA, Vancouver, and journal guidelines
- Conducting MLR (Medical Legal Regulatory) review compliance checks
- Cross-verifying content with source documents and clinical data
- Identifying risk areas, inconsistencies, and regulatory gaps
- Maintaining QA checklists, audit trails, and documentation
- Collaborating with medical writers, editors, and regulatory teams
- Supporting process improvements and quality metrics tracking
Required Qualifications & Skills
To apply for this Medical Content QA job in Cognizant, candidates should have:
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related fields
- 6โ8 years of experience in medical/scientific content QA
- Strong knowledge of MLR review processes
- Expertise in scientific writing, proofreading, and editing
- Familiarity with referencing tools (EndNote, Mendeley, etc.)
- Understanding of regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical content
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience
- Pharma, CRO, or medical communications background
- Exposure to regulatory audits or inspection readiness
- Experience with content management tools (Veeva Vault, Aprimo, etc.)
Salary Package (Estimated)
- INR 8 LPA โ 18 LPA (Based on experience and internal policy)
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a global healthcare and IT leader
- Exposure to global medical writing and compliance standards
- Career growth in medical content QA and regulatory operations
- Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
- Skill enhancement in MLR, QA systems, and scientific communication
How to Apply
